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About Schmidt "So what can we expect from Ireland's new man and what can he expect as he takes on one of the top jobs in world rugby?" <B>Hugh Farrelly</b> analyses Joe Schmidt's credentials http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/181806.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/181806.html Thu, 02 May 2013 08:14:49 GMT Turbulent Ireland need some harmony "Declan Kidney suddenly finds himself in unfamiliar territory and on unsure footing, becoming the chief target for some hysterical criticism." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/178243.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/178243.html Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:31:31 GMT Green shoots of optimism "If Ireland build up a head of steam in the Welsh capital, they will bring their coach along for the ride." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> previews Ireland's Six Nations campaign http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2013/rugby/story/176072.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2013/rugby/story/176072.html Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:00:55 GMT Time for a revolution? "The Irish, so proud and defiant the week before, were now, officially, a laughing stock." <B>Hugh Farrelly</b> reflects on Ireland's tour to New Zealand. http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland-tour-2012/rugby/story/166230.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland-tour-2012/rugby/story/166230.html Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:56:05 GMT How can Ireland capitalise on Leinster's success? Can Leinster's latest Heineken Cup success inspire Ireland to an historic victory over the All Blacks next month? <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> looks at their chances http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/164335.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/164335.html Sun, 20 May 2012 12:19:43 GMT Ireland facing their Everest "Going to New Zealand is a daunting challenge at the best of times but June's excursion has become as formidable as Frodo's journey to Mount Doom," writes <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/161988.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/161988.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:08:17 GMT Ireland's glass is half full "In years to come, Ireland's performance in Paris will be rated among their finest, but the players were visibly crushed in the aftermath." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/160742.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/160742.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:13:40 GMT Arrested development "Ireland's safety-first attitude is undoubtedly influenced by the RWC seedings, based on ranking positions, which will be determined at the end of the year." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158148.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/six-nations-2012/rugby/story/158148.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:32:32 GMT Dazzled by the spotlight "Ireland's tournament-jolting, path-opening, hemisphere-shifting victory against Australia last weekend took some getting over," writes <b>Hugh Farrelly </b> http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/150149.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/150149.html Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:51:18 GMT Ireland under pressure to perform "It was only a couple of weeks ago that we were writing how Ireland coach Declan Kidney would be happy with how his Rugby World Cup preparations were going. Scratch that." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/147657.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/147657.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:09:37 GMT Everything to play for "Ireland coach Kidney will be relatively content with how preparations are going despite losing the first two of his four warm-up matches." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/146397.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/146397.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:08:44 GMT O'Brien the leading Irish light "O'Brien was phenomenal throughout and has graduated from valued Leinster squad player to world-class back-row in one campaign." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> hands out his end of season awards http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/141263.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/141263.html Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:34:19 GMT Reason to believe "There are genuine reasons for Irish optimism at this point stemming primarily from Leinster's impressive progress." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> believes Ireland are on the right track http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/139272.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/139272.html Thu, 05 May 2011 07:38:55 GMT Southern rivals not so Super "With the World Cup now a mere five months away, there is not enough time to adopt the southern way but that is not necessarily a bad thing for Ireland." <b>Hugh Farrelly</b> writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/137328.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/137328.html Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:29:24 GMT Ireland must put the record straight "A second defeat would lead to calls for Kidney to cut his cloth and revert to the more pragmatic rugby that secured the Grand Slam." Hugh Farrelly writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/135071.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/135071.html Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:31:50 GMT Leinster to be Ireland's backbone "Over the past two seasons there has been a shift in the balance of power in Ireland and now Leinster are very much in the ascendancy." Hugh Farrelly writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/132657.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/132657.html Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:02:25 GMT Loyalty comes at a price "There is the perception that the loyalty of Ireland's top players has been somewhat taken for granted." Hugh Farrelly writes http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/131056.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/131056.html Wed, 15 Dec 2010 08:56:23 GMT Ireland eye All Blacks scalp "Ireland are sunk from the off if they do not run out in Dublin believing they can achieve that famous first win." Hugh Farrelly previews Ireland's most important autumn international http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/128899.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/128899.html Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:15:14 GMT Ulster's time is now "When it comes to this year's Heineken Cup, there is a genuine threat that Irish rugby could be about to witness a shift in the balance of power." Hugh Farrelly writes http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2010-11/rugby/story/124413.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/heineken-cup-2010-11/rugby/story/124413.html Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:49:27 GMT Welsh warning for Irish sides "Cardiff Blues head coach Dai Young provided the most enlightening observation at last week's Magners League launch in Wales." Hugh Farrelly writes http://www.espnscrum.com/celticleague-2010-11/rugby/story/122182.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/celticleague-2010-11/rugby/story/122182.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:28:48 GMT